Crime & Safety

Newtown Police Investigating Vandalism and Robbery at Home and Business

In three separate incidents over the past two weeks, police need the public's help in catching robbers and vandals.

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Newtown Police are investigating a robbery of Tambascios Restaurant, 1 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown on Thursday, according to the News Times. Police believe the robbery happened on Dec. 8.

In a separate incident, Newtown Police are asking for the public’s help to catch the vandals who stole holiday decorations at a home on Route 302 near Boggs Hill Road and South Main Street, according to WTNH News. Newtown Police said holiday wreaths, a small red Santa sleigh and two hanging baskets with holiday decorations were taken.

Two weeks ago ornaments and decorations were taken from several businesses in the area.

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Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to call Officer McDermott of the Newtown Police Department at 203-426-5841.

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